Assam, India - MCQ Quizzes (R/P) - Area Wise
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Q1. Which British colonial official is credited with introducing the tea industry to Assam in the 19th century?
Q1. Which British colonial official is credited with introducing the tea industry to Assam in the 19th century?
Answer: (A) Robert Bruce
Answer: (A) Robert Bruce
Answer: (A) Robert Bruce
Robert Bruce was a British colonial official who is credited with introducing the tea industry to Assam in the 19th century. He discovered the wild tea plants growing in the region and recognized the potential for tea cultivation. His efforts led to the establishment of the first tea gardens in Assam, which eventually made the region one of the largest tea-producing areas in the world.
Robert Bruce was a British colonial official who is credited with introducing the tea industry to Assam in the 19th century. He discovered the wild tea plants growing in the region and recognized the potential for tea cultivation. His efforts led to the establishment of the first tea gardens in Assam, which eventually made the region one of the largest tea-producing areas in the world.
Robert Bruce was a British colonial official who is credited with introducing the tea industry to Assam in the 19th century. He discovered the wild tea plants growing in the region and recognized the potential for tea cultivation. His efforts led to the establishment of the first tea gardens in Assam, which eventually made the region one of the largest tea-producing areas in the world.
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Q2. Who compiled and published the first Assamese dictionary in 1867?
Q2. Who compiled and published the first Assamese dictionary in 1867?
Answer: (D) Miles Bronson
Answer: (D) Miles Bronson
Answer: (D) Miles Bronson
American Baptist missionary Dr. Miles Bronson compiled and published the first Assamese dictionary in 1867. The dictionary, titled A Dictionary in Assamese and English, was published by the American Baptist Mission Press in Sibsagar, Assam. The dictionary is now out of print.
American Baptist missionary Dr. Miles Bronson compiled and published the first Assamese dictionary in 1867. The dictionary, titled A Dictionary in Assamese and English, was published by the American Baptist Mission Press in Sibsagar, Assam. The dictionary is now out of print.
American Baptist missionary Dr. Miles Bronson compiled and published the first Assamese dictionary in 1867. The dictionary, titled A Dictionary in Assamese and English, was published by the American Baptist Mission Press in Sibsagar, Assam. The dictionary is now out of print.
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Q3. Where is the earthen light lit by Madhavdeva still found?
Q3. Where is the earthen light lit by Madhavdeva still found?
Answer: (A) Dhekiyakhowa Naamghar
Answer: (A) Dhekiyakhowa Naamghar
Answer: (A) Dhekiyakhowa Naamghar
The earthen lamp lit by Madhavdeva, a prominent figure in Assamese Vaishnavism, is still burning continuously at the Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar in Jorhat, Assam. This Namghar (place of worship) was established by Madhavdeva in 1528, and the lamp has been kept alight ever since, making it a significant pilgrimage site and a symbol of enduring tradition.
The earthen lamp lit by Madhavdeva, a prominent figure in Assamese Vaishnavism, is still burning continuously at the Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar in Jorhat, Assam. This Namghar (place of worship) was established by Madhavdeva in 1528, and the lamp has been kept alight ever since, making it a significant pilgrimage site and a symbol of enduring tradition.
The earthen lamp lit by Madhavdeva, a prominent figure in Assamese Vaishnavism, is still burning continuously at the Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar in Jorhat, Assam. This Namghar (place of worship) was established by Madhavdeva in 1528, and the lamp has been kept alight ever since, making it a significant pilgrimage site and a symbol of enduring tradition.
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Q4. what is Thuria in assam?
Q4. what is Thuria in assam?
Answer: (A) An ornament
Answer: (A) An ornament
Answer: (A) An ornament
Thuria refers to a specific style of traditional earrings worn by Assamese women. They are often made of gold or silver and feature intricate designs.
Thuria refers to a specific style of traditional earrings worn by Assamese women. They are often made of gold or silver and feature intricate designs.
Thuria refers to a specific style of traditional earrings worn by Assamese women. They are often made of gold or silver and feature intricate designs.
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Q5. Who was the first Assamese to participate in Olympic from undivided Assam?
Q5. Who was the first Assamese to participate in Olympic from undivided Assam?
Answer: (A) Talimeren Ao
Answer: (A) Talimeren Ao
Answer: (A) Talimeren Ao
Talimeren Ao
He was the first captain of independent India’s first football team, he led the country to the 1948 London Olympics.
Talimeren Ao He was the first captain of independent India’s first football team, he led the country to the 1948 London Olympics.
Talimeren Ao He was the first captain of independent India’s first football team, he led the country to the 1948 London Olympics.
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Q6. What percentage of the Assam population speaks Assamese?
Q6. What percentage of the Assam population speaks Assamese?
Answer: (A) 48.38%
Answer: (A) 48.38%
Answer: (A) 48.38%
According to the 2011 census, approximately 48.38% of the Assam population speaks Assamese.
According to the 2011 census, approximately 48.38% of the Assam population speaks Assamese.
According to the 2011 census, approximately 48.38% of the Assam population speaks Assamese.
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Q7. Which medieval king of Assam is credited with building the famous Sivasagar Sagar tank, and is known for his military campaigns against the Mughals?
Q7. Which medieval king of Assam is credited with building the famous Sivasagar Sagar tank, and is known for his military campaigns against the Mughals?
Answer: (A) Rudra Singha
Answer: (A) Rudra Singha
Answer: (A) Rudra Singha
Rudra Singha, also known as Rudra Singha Suklengmung, was a medieval king of Assam who ruled from 1696 to 1714. He is credited with building the famous Sivasagar Sagar tank, and is known for his military campaigns against the Mughals. He was a powerful and influential king who played a significant role in Assam's history.
Rudra Singha, also known as Rudra Singha Suklengmung, was a medieval king of Assam who ruled from 1696 to 1714. He is credited with building the famous Sivasagar Sagar tank, and is known for his military campaigns against the Mughals. He was a powerful and influential king who played a significant role in Assam's history.
Rudra Singha, also known as Rudra Singha Suklengmung, was a medieval king of Assam who ruled from 1696 to 1714. He is credited with building the famous Sivasagar Sagar tank, and is known for his military campaigns against the Mughals. He was a powerful and influential king who played a significant role in Assam's history.
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Q8. Which Assamese poet translated Valmiki Ramayana into Assamese verse as 'Saptakanda Ramayana'?
Q8. Which Assamese poet translated Valmiki Ramayana into Assamese verse as 'Saptakanda Ramayana'?
Answer: (C) Madhava Kandali
Answer: (C) Madhava Kandali
Answer: (C) Madhava Kandali
Madhava Kandali is renowned for translating the Sanskrit epic Ramayana into Assamese verse, creating the 'Saptakanda Ramayana'. This work is considered a cornerstone of Assamese literature.
Madhava Kandali is renowned for translating the Sanskrit epic Ramayana into Assamese verse, creating the 'Saptakanda Ramayana'. This work is considered a cornerstone of Assamese literature.
Madhava Kandali is renowned for translating the Sanskrit epic Ramayana into Assamese verse, creating the 'Saptakanda Ramayana'. This work is considered a cornerstone of Assamese literature.
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Q9. As per traditional belief, the earliest king of Pragjyotisha, a non-Aryan Chief, was known as:
Q9. As per traditional belief, the earliest king of Pragjyotisha, a non-Aryan Chief, was known as:
Answer: (A) Mahiranga Danava
Answer: (A) Mahiranga Danava
Answer: (A) Mahiranga Danava
The earliest king of Pragjyotisha, a non-Aryan chief, was known as Mahiranga Danava. He is often considered the founder of the Danava dynasty, which ruled Pragjyotisha for a significant period.
The earliest king of Pragjyotisha, a non-Aryan chief, was known as Mahiranga Danava. He is often considered the founder of the Danava dynasty, which ruled Pragjyotisha for a significant period.
The earliest king of Pragjyotisha, a non-Aryan chief, was known as Mahiranga Danava. He is often considered the founder of the Danava dynasty, which ruled Pragjyotisha for a significant period.
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Q10. Which district of Assam was created in January 2022?
Q10. Which district of Assam was created in January 2022?
Answer: (C) Tamulpur
Answer: (C) Tamulpur
Answer: (C) Tamulpur
Tamulpur became the 35th district of Assam on January 23, 2022. The Assam Cabinet merged Tamulpur with Baksa on December 31, 2022, bringing the total number of districts in the state to 31. The merger took place on January 1, 2023.
Tamulpur became the 35th district of Assam on January 23, 2022. The Assam Cabinet merged Tamulpur with Baksa on December 31, 2022, bringing the total number of districts in the state to 31. The merger took place on January 1, 2023.
Tamulpur became the 35th district of Assam on January 23, 2022. The Assam Cabinet merged Tamulpur with Baksa on December 31, 2022, bringing the total number of districts in the state to 31. The merger took place on January 1, 2023.
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